Why Are Cross-Chain Bridges Frequent Targets of Attacks? 5 Security Risks Behind Cross-Chain Transfers

In the Web3 world, users can transfer assets from one blockchain to another through cross-chain bridges. But cross-chain transfers are not as simple as moving tokens from one wallet to another. They involve multiple steps, including asset locking, information verification, and contract execution. Problems at any critical step can pose risks.

First, contract logic is complex. Cross-chain bridges need to coordinate operations across different blockchains. The more complex the contract code, t

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The true value of AI agents is not having more information, but making information valuable

In the digital economy, we have never lacked information. Industry news, market data, community discussions, expert opinions, and on-chain records continue to grow every day. The real challenge is identifying important signals from this vast amount of information and turning them into useful decisions.

This is exactly why AI agents deserve attention.

First, integrating information is only the starting point; understanding the relationships between pieces of information is what matters. A single news

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猫投鹰_鹰哥 42 minutes ago

Stop hyping her up as some goddess. Let’s be real, she’s just a whore.

OdogwuOfWeb3G an hour ago

Good morning legends.
An AI agent should have a track record that goes beyond what it says about itself.
@termix_ai uses onchain agent identities to give each agent a record that can build over time through its activity.
This gives clients more than an agent’s description to consider. They can look at its history and reputation when deciding whether to work with it.
As agents take on more tasks, their records become part of how others assess their reliability.
With TermiX, an agent’s work can speak for its reputation.

Falcon_Official 2 hours ago

#美国就业数据今晚公布 The Macroeconomic Paradox: Decoding Tonight’s U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Release
Global capital markets are entering a high-sensitivity liquidity window ahead of tonight’s weekly U.S. labor market disclosure. Scheduled for release on November 12 at 21:30 (UTC+8), the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims report represents the immediate focal point for institutional trading desks recalibrating interest rate trajectories. Consensus macroeconomic forecasts anticipate 194,000 new unemployment filings, marking a slight projected expansion from the previous week’s remarkably resilient print of 1

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CryptoSanam an hour ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had another affair with an $NVDA

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lilidan1294 2 hours ago

MU stock: Trading at $812.00, up +12.02% with a trend chart.
Spot pair R2/USDT:
Profit and loss (PnL): +3.61 USDT (+51.66%)
Average entry price (Avg. Entry Price): 0.003117
Last price (Last Price): 0.005246

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Dison 8 minutes ago

I can’t imagine how much harm this could cause if it were left at home.

MatthewDixon 2 hours ago

The fact that the market is virtually static right now is an indication in itself, that we are likely still within a corrective overlapping phase, awaiting the next stimulus to move the market in a meaningful way.
Patience is an extremely important aspect of successful trading.

KRenJizhaoSuperGod 2 hours ago

$PREDICT Rebounded from $1.06 and climbed to $1.2197. I’ll wait for the price to hold $1.16 on a pullback on the 15-minute chart before going long. Entry: 1.1600 after a confirmed pullback Target: 1.1800 / 1.2000 / 1.2197 Stop loss: 1.1400

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Falcon_Official 2 hours ago

#ZEC跌破1000美元 The Privacy Sector Reality Check: Analyzing Zcash (ZEC) Below the $1,000 Threshold at $985.81
The privacy coin narrative is confronting its most critical stress test of the current cycle. After standing out as one of the digital asset market’s premier momentum leaders, Zcash (ZEC) has undergone a sharp structural retracement, slipping beneath the psychologically vital $1,000 handle to calibrate around $985.81. This pullback extends a steep 7-day drawdown exceeding 20%, signaling an aggressive cooling phase following months of vertical capital inflows.
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LiuBang 35 minutes ago

In BTC trading, how do you choose the right position size? Don’t let one mistake destroy your entire account!

In BTC trading, many people spend a lot of time trying to predict market direction, while overlooking a question that directly affects their account’s survival: how much capital should they actually put in? Even if they get the direction right, an oversized position could still force them out early because of sharp swings along the way.

So, how can you choose your position size systematically?

First, don’t confuse your account balance with your actual position size. The amount of ca

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Why does the price quickly fall back after breaking through a key level?

In the cryptocurrency market, breakouts are often seen as signals that a trend is starting.

When the price breaks through resistance, some traders immediately chase the rally; when it falls below support, others quickly go short.

But sometimes, just after the price breaks through a key level, it suddenly reverses and returns to its previous trading range.

This phenomenon is commonly called a “false breakout.”

The real question is not whether the price broke through, but whether the market can hold in the new price ra

ACaiStar 28 minutes ago

How can you develop an effective stop-loss strategy for BTC trading? Don’t let one mistake turn into a major loss!

In BTC trading, many people know how important stop-losses are, yet often hesitate when it’s time to place an order. Some set their stop-losses too close and get stopped out by normal price fluctuations; others keep moving their stop-loss after a significant loss has already occurred, hoping the price will rebound.

So how can you build a truly effective stop-loss strategy?

First, determine your stop-loss level based on market structure. When going long, you can refer to key sup

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Does Token Inflation Dilute Holders’ Value? Understanding the Trade-Off Between New Supply and Real Demand

In the cryptocurrency market, many investors focus on token prices but overlook another factor that affects holder returns over the long term: changes in token supply.

A project may have an active community, ongoing development, and a growing ecosystem. But if tokens are continuously issued and market demand does not grow at the same pace, existing holders may still face dilution pressure.

At the same time, some projects issue new tokens to reward validators, stakers, or ecosystem part

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NftBigBanana an hour ago

Driving out a founder is quite risky #Jensen Huang
Typical examples are Apple's Steve Jobs and Uber's Kalanick. Before Jobs returned in 1997 after being forced out in 1985, Apple's stock price had already fallen 82%
I've seen many people of insight already calling for Jensen Huang not to be driven out

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Falcon_Official 2 hours ago

🔥 What are we discussing today? Gate Square’s trending topics have been updated!

🔹 #美国10月PPI即将出炉
Upstream inflation data is due soon. If PPI continues to come in hotter than expected, could it further disrupt market expectations for rate cuts?

🔹 #美国就业数据今晚公布
Initial jobless claims are due soon. If the labor market continues to cool, could rate-cut expectations rise again?

🔹 #黄仁勋或遭罢免
Rumors about Nvidia’s leadership have drawn attention. If Jensen Huang really leaves, how much would $NVDA ’s valuation and AI strategy be affected?

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🔥 What are we discussing today? Gate Square’s trending topics have been updated!
🔹 #美国10月PPI即将出炉
Upstream inflation data is due soon. If PPI continues to come in hotter than expected, could it further disrupt market expectations for rate cuts?
🔹 #美国就业数据今晚公布
Initial jobless claims are due soon. If the labor market continues to cool, could rate-cut expectations rise again?
🔹 #黄仁勋或遭罢免
Rumors about Nvidia’s leadership have drawn attention. If Jensen Huang really leaves, how much would $NVDA ’s valuation and AI strategy be affected?
Quality content can receive traffic support + featured recommendations.
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WishForColdWeather 38 minutes ago

What Is Layer 2? Why Can It Make Onchain Transactions Cheaper?

In the Web3 world, high transaction fees and network congestion have always been concerns for users. Layer 2 (L2) networks are a technical solution developed to ease these issues. But why can they reduce costs? Does using Layer 2 necessarily make transactions cheaper and more secure?

First, what is Layer 2?

Take Ethereum as an example: Layer 1 is the Ethereum mainnet, responsible for basic transaction validation and security. Layer 2 processes large numbers of transactions outside the mainnet and, depending on its design, submit

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